Volunteer Coordinator | Falmouth

Gandara Center•Falmouth, MA

2d•$21

About The Position

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supervising members who become Peer Leaders at the center. Responsible to develop and maintain peer-to-peer support services and support activities provided for and by people in recovery from substance use. The recovery support center operates with peer governance and uses the peer participatory process to create a safe, inclusive environment to promote ongoing growth and long-term recovery.

Requirements

Embrace and work in a culturally and linguistically diverse recovery community
Support all paths to recovery and have a minimum of 2 years of solid recovery or have lived experience as an individual affected by substance abuse in the family
Have a comprehensive understanding of substance addiction and recovery
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Have strong interpersonal boundaries
Have better than average experience using a computer and required software
Have experience and knowledge of the Falmouth and Cape Cod community, its recovery communities, organizations, and service providers
Be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily supervision of Peer Leaders/Volunteers.
Manages peer support and peer activities, including peer-facilitated recovery groups and community activities
Responsible for developing schedules and work plans for Peer Leaders
Assists with gathering required survey data and data entering into recovery measures application.
Acts as the liaison to the Ethics Committee
Responsible for coordinating peers participating in community activities and events with the goal of addressing and decreasing the stigma of addiction